O Que Significa a Aplicação do Magnitsky Act a Alexandre de Moraes?

Esta é uma aula de inglês voltada para executivos e alunos avançados que querem aprender com temas reais e relevantes. O texto explora a aplicação do Magnitsky Act ao ministro Alexandre de Moraes, trazendo vocabulário político, expressões institucionais e termos usados em relações internacionais. Além de praticar o inglês, você entende um episódio marcante da política global — com impacto direto no Brasil.

What Does the Application of the Magnitsky Act to Alexandre de Moraes Mean?

Today, July 30, 2025, the United States officially applied the Magnitsky Act to Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The sanctions include asset freezes in U.S. territory, visa cancellations, and restrictions on using the international financial system. It’s an unprecedented move, especially against a judge from a democratic country considered a U.S. ally.

The Global Magnitsky Act was created to punish foreign individuals involved in corruption or serious human rights violations. The focus is on individuals, not nations. But in practice, the sanctions rarely change the behavior of those targeted. On the contrary, many use the sanctions as political ammunition and reinforce their power internally.

Moraes is likely to do the same. He’ll probably maintain his stance and use the sanction to claim foreign interference. In Brazil, the episode increases tension between the Supreme Court and right-wing groups and creates diplomatic friction with the U.S.

Although the sanction doesn’t directly harm Brazil as a country, it causes institutional friction. Banks and international companies avoid sanctioned individuals, which leads to discomfort and complications in diplomatic and legal relations.

On the other hand, the episode empowers the opposition, giving them a strong symbol to mobilize the public and pressure the Senate for a potential impeachment. It’s a spark that could ignite a legitimate reaction from the streets, institutions, and a desire for change.

In the end, hope is alive. The sanction sends a message. But real transformation will only happen when Brazil itself says enough. And that moment may be closer than we think.